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Tattaguine
Tattaguine (or Tataguine) is a town in the west of Senegal. It is also the name of the Rural communities of Senegal, rural community. République du Sénégal, Région de Fatick, Département de Fatick, Arrondissement de Tattaguine, Communauté Rurale de Diouroup, « ''Comvention locale de la gestion des ressources naturelles du terror communataire de Diouroup'' », (Elaborée avec l’appui de la composante AG/GRN GTZ-Programme Bassin Arachidier), October 2005 (Retrieved : 13 July 2012 Religion and toponymy Tattaguine Toponymy, derives its name from a bird called ''Tatta'' or ''Tat'' in the Serer language. According to Serer creation myth, Serer mythology, prior to human habitation of this locality, it was these birds that lived there. The word ''Guine'' is the name of the bird's egg, i.e. the nesting of these birds. Several Serer religion, Serer religious festivals and :Serer culture, customs are observed in Tattaguine. The Ndut initiation rite, Ndut rite of passage (the circ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatick Department
Fatick Department is one of the 45 departments of Senegal, one of the three departments making up the Fatick Region, and lies on the road between Mbour and Kaolack. The Fatick region is home to many Sereer people; the Sereers are one of the major ethnic groups in Senegal and there are four Sereer dialects. Fatick town is the major urban center for the region. Administrative divisions There are two communes in the department: Diofior and Fatick. The rural districts (''Communautés rurales'') comprise: * Arrondissement of Diakhao: ** Diakhao ** Diaoulé ** Mbéllacadiao ** Ndiob ** Thiaré Ndialgui * Arrondissement de Fimela: ** Djilasse ** Fimela ** Loul Sessène ** Palmarin Facao * Arrondissement de Niakhar: ** Niakhar ** Ngayokhène ** Patar Sine * Arrondissement de Tattaguine ** Diarrère ** Diouroup ** Tattaguine Historic sites ;Fatick town * Mbind Ngo Mindiss, site of offerings, situated on an arm of the sea, the Sine * Diobaye, site of traditional ceremonies * Jab Ndeb, sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rural Communities Of Senegal
Rural communities (''Communautés rurales'') (CR) are the fourth-level administrative divisions in Senegal. They are administrative subdivisions comprising the villages, but are distinct from the urban communes and municipalities concerning medium or large towns. Senegal is a predominantly agricultural country, and the rural communities by far encompass the largest part of the national territory. Law The rural communities were imposed by the law No. 72.25 on 19 April 1972. Until early 2008, there were about 324 rural communities but in August 2008 the number has increased and there are now about 340. Dakar Region * Bambylor * Tivaouane Peulh-Niaga * Yène Diourbel Region Bambey Department * Baba Garage *Dinguiraye * Keur Samba Kane * Gawane * Lambaye * Ngogom * Réfane * Dangalma * Ndondol * Ngoye * Thiakar Diourbel Department * Dankh Sène * Gade Escale * Keur Ngalgou * Ndindy *Taiba Moutoupha * Ndoulo * Ngohé * Patar * Tocky-Gare *Touré Mbonde Mbacke Department *Darou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tattaguine Arrondissement
Tattguine Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Fatick Department in the Fatick Region of Senegal. Its chef-lieu An administrative center is a seat of regional administration or local government, or a county town, or the place where the central administration of a commune is located. In countries with French as administrative language (such as Belgium, Lux ... is Tattaguine. Subdivisions The arrondissement is divided administratively into Rural communities of Senegal, rural communities and in turn into villages. Arrondissements of Senegal Fatick Region {{Senegal-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |